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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.40, 421.60 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.40, 421.60 and 230.08 is: 343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.40 : 421.60 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.40/421.60 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.40x = 421.60 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.40x = 97,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,001.73/282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.49

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